The New Jersey Generals edged out the Philadelphia Stars with a 24-18 victory in a hard-fought contest at Giants Stadium. The Stars took an early lead with a six-yard touchdown run by Kelvin Bryant, capitalizing on a New Jersey fumble. However, Doug Flutie quickly found his rhythm, leading the Generals to a pair of touchdown drives in the second quarter. Flutie’s nine-yard pass to Sam Hardy and an 18-yard strike to Williams gave New Jersey a 14-10 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter, the Generals extended their lead as Flutie connected with Clarence Collins on a 39-yard touchdown pass, pushing the score to 21-10. The Stars responded in the fourth quarter with a 21-yard touchdown pass from Chuck Fusina to Herbert Harris, followed by a successful two-point conversion, narrowing the gap to 21-18. Despite Philadelphia’s efforts, New Jersey sealed the game with a methodical 17-play, 68-yard drive, culminating in a crucial 18-yard field goal by Roger Ruzek.
Doug Flutie, named the game’s MVP, was instrumental in the Generals’ victory, finishing with 245 passing yards and three touchdowns. Herschel Walker also played a key role, rushing for 154 yards on 29 carries. Philadelphia’s offense struggled with turnovers, as Fusina threw four interceptions, stalling several drives. With this win, the Generals improved to 3-2-1, while the Stars fell to 1-5, continuing their tough season.
